My FJ40 CR-01 Build

[achtung6]

Hello all. I'm new here and would like to introduce myself and share some pictures of my new CR-01.

The build went pretty smoothly with the exception of the mistake in the manual which tells you to install the rear shocks in such a way that will limit the rear suspension travel way too much. I fixed it as per the tips I found on this site and all is well!

I just have to paint the body now and will be set. I'm very happy with this kit. It is stock for now.

I've uploaded some pics here:

http://s122.photobucket.com/albums/o246/achtung6/Tamiya%20FJ40%20CR-01/

[vipxj]

Looks good,what are you driving in the last pic,is it a big tounge,also watch that ESC if crawling they get very hot and dont like it.

[achtung6]

Thanks. I was "crawling" my children's slide. I built it with gear I had on hand. It's the first RC I've built in some time. Now that I'm back in the game, I plan to add a Novak brushless setup and a worthy steering servo. I'd like to get the aluminum shocks Tamiya has announced as well. These, mostly for show of course.

I've got a couple of other Tamiya kits that I need to build but that's another story :)

[achtung6]

Thanks. I'm gonna try and paint the body this week. I haven't found all the colors I need a the LHS. I think I'm going to have to order online.

[william g]

Thanks. I was "crawling" my children's slide. I built it with gear I had on hand. It's the first RC I've built in some time. Now that I'm back in the game, I plan to add a Novak brushless setup and a worthy steering servo. I'd like to get the aluminum shocks Tamiya has announced as well. These, mostly for show of course.

I've got a couple of other Tamiya kits that I need to build but that's another story :)

I have the novak goat in mine, awesome choice "thumbsup"

[achtung6]

I've added new photos to the album on photobucket. They are of the CR-01 w/ the painted body on it.

[Stormin2u]

Tamiya did a great job on the kit, I had the opportunity to drive one and it was impressive for being right out of the box. "thumbsup"

[achtung6]

More pics have been added! This time.....action shots!

[achtung6]

Video of the CR-01 in action!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3Vu7fX7-MI

[goldmember]

Great little vid. I like the commentary!

[achtung6]

Thanks! A lot of the video we shot ended up on the editing room table! My hosts were all over the camera!

[countryboy4life]

Nice vid man!!!

[achtung6]

Thanks for the compliments!